I came across this video many month ago; although it's actually been out there for well over a year now. With the current economic crisis, one has to wonder what the endgame is…a revalued (lower) dollar (it's been gaining on the Euro) via a deep recession, or the collapse of the dollar?
Since August when my Canon S1 IS died, I've been camera-less and sad. But FINALLY, my wife relented her fiscal restraints and yesterday allowed me to shell for a new Canon PowerShot SX10 IS.
There aren't a lot of reviews to be found yet, but there is some information both here and here.
And for those to lazy or disinterested to follow the above links, here it is:
And the backside…
Basically this is the 5th generation of the S1, S-series camera I previously had. The S1 was followed by the S2, S3, S5 and now the SX10 and SX1; (An even nicer and likely pricier version (CMOS sensor) that is only available in Europe.) This is a pretty major jump in features/abilities as the S1 was a 10x/3MP camera and the SX10 is a 20x/10MP camera. But there's a lot more with a bigger sensor and other electronics upgrade. In short this a serious upgrade over the older S1 I had.
I would like to have jumped to a true DSLR, but this is a better choice for me. A DSLR initially wouldn't have cost significantly more, but to get the range this has I'd have to shell for a lens or two. And then there would be something else and on and on. I just can't afford that and this is still something my wife can simply, easily and readily use…not that she couldn't wield a DSLR. So mostly it's cost compromise as I'd also still like to get a new bike and we really, really need a new computer. Regardless, I'm an extremely happy camper this morning as I eagerly await it's arrival from Newegg (complete with a free 8GB memory card)!
So a few months ago Mary Lou and I ordered Chinese food for dinner. And of course it came with fortune cookies. Here was her fortune…
So clearly this means she should trust me implicitly and never question any place I may go or anything I may do.
So then I opened mine…
Oh, yeah, I obviously have immunity here because of her fortune. She needn't be concerning her pretty little head with anything I may be doing or anyone I may be doing it with.
Unfortunately she didn't seem to quite see it this way for some reason. :) We did have a very long hearty laugh while discussing all of this though!
I'm a huge fan of PostSecret and read it every week. Often some very compelling stuff. Anyhow, apparently he (Frank) also has a PostSecret MySpace page…sorry I've never been there and only to few other MySpace pages when there isn't an alternative. So much of it is crap. And now he's learned one of the biggest issues of when you publish your content on a site you don't control: Censorship. Apparently you can view it if he "friends" you. Another bullshit concept in my opinion. If you've got something to say, say it. If you want feedback, accept it. And don't make me have to be your "friend". (I'm looking at you LiveJournal people.)
Been going to do this for a while since seeing Allan's list…
1) Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions. 2) Bold all the items you've eaten. 3) Cross out any items that you would never consider eating. 4) Optional extra: Post a comment at www.verygoodtaste.co.uk linking to your results.
In my case, there's also strike and bold. That being because some of these things I've eaten, but wouldn't again because I don't eat land animals
1.Venison2. Nettle tea 3. Huevos rancheros 4.Steak tartare5.Crocodile6.Black pudding7. Cheese fondue 8. Carp 9. Borscht 10. Baba ghanoush 11. Calamari 12. Pho 13. PB&J sandwich 14. Aloo gobi 15.Hot dog from a street cart16. Epoisses 17. Black truffle 18. Fruit wine made from something other than grapes 19.Steamed pork buns20. Pistachio ice cream 21. Heirloom tomatoes 22. Fresh wild berries 23.Foie gras24. Rice and beans 25.Brawn, or head cheese26. Raw Scotch Bonnet pepper 27. Dulce de leche 28. Oysters 29. Baklava 30. Bagna cauda 31. Wasabi peas 32. Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl 33. Salted lassi 34. Sauerkraut 35. Root beer float 36. Cognacwith a fat cigar37. Clotted cream tea 38. Vodka jelly/Jell-O 39. Gumbo 40.Oxtail41. Curried goat 42. Whole insects 43. Phaal 44. Goat's milk 46. Fugu 47.Chickentikka masala 48. Eel 49. Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut 50. Sea urchin 51. Prickly pear 52. Umeboshi 53. Abalone 54. Paneer 55.McDonald's Big Mac Meal56. Spaetzle 57. Dirty gin martini 58. Beer above 8% ABV 59. Poutine 60. Carob chips 61. S'mores 62.Sweetbreads63. Kaolin 64.Currywurst65.Durian66.Frogs' legs67. Beignets, churros, elephant ears or funnel cake 68.Haggis69. Fried plantain 70.Chitterlings, or andouillette71. Gazpacho 72. Caviar and blini 73. Louche absinthe 74. Gjetost, or brunost 75.Roadkill76. Baijiu 77. Hostess Fruit Pie 78. Snail 79. Lapsang souchong 80. Bellini 81. Tom yum 82. Eggs Benedict 83. Pocky 84. Tasting menu at a three-Michelin-star restaurant. 85.Kobe beef86.Hare87. Goulash 88. Flowers 89.Horse90. Criollo chocolate 91.Spam92. Soft shell crab 93. Rose harissa 94. Catfish 95. Mole poblano 96. Bagel and lox 97. Lobster Thermidor 98. Polenta 99. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee 100.Snake
So that's 57/100. Certainly not extensive, but much better than Allan's 37! ;)